With three decades of experience in the restaurant, hospitality and wine business, John Gehrman started Carmel Wine Merchants in 2006 with a focus on rare, collectible wines and unique wine services.

About John Gehrman
John Gehrman began his career with a major hospitality and entertainment organization, has worked for wine wholesalers and has owned and operated his own highly-successful restaurant and retail wine shop.

Most recently as the long-time manager of an internationally recognized restaurant in Carmel, California, John was involved in all aspects of the world of fine and rare wines including tasting, purchasing, cellar management and sales. It was here he realized that he wanted to share his wine expertise on a broader scale.